‘We have had to use phonetic pronunciation and that takes some learning.

‘It will be a big night for all concerned and we are already facing a sell-out audience of up to 5,000 people, which includes Welsh Male Voice Choir patrons and guests from all over the world including diplomats and politicians.

‘We’re all very excited and it will be the culmination of a year’s hard rehearsals.’

Councillor Tim Pike, who represents St Faith’s Ward, said: ‘It’s great to hear the news that the choir will be performing at the Royal Albert Hall.

‘Not only is it an excellent achievement for the members of the group, but it is also brilliant that it is raising the profile of organisations in the Havant area.’

The special 25th festival will be held at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, October 15.

It will feature 13 male voice choirs from five countries and four young Welsh soloists as well as the London Welsh Male Voice Choir.